Monday, January 30, 2012

No Lye Vs Lye

No lye aka box kit relaxers vs lye relaxers. Most "lye" relaxers are not sold in normal stores (excluding BSS). It usually has "for professional use only" on the container. Lye relaxers do not have to be mixed up and are ready to use.Now the question is what is the difference?

NO LYE RELAXERS 
-are easier on the scalp but much more harsh on the hair.
- also get hair "bone" straight to whereas a no lye relaxer will not.
- has a lower pH level 
-leaves deposits left behind on hair and causes breakage. 
Why?
because mineral deposits make it harder for hair to absorb the moisture it needs. 
Contrary to belief a box relaxer is only good 24hrs after it is mixed!




LYE RELAXER
-is better for your hair but worse for your scalp.
-you're hair won't get as straight with a no-lye
-has a higher pH level
-does not leave behind deposit.
-lift & swell cuticle to straighten


These are the differences in the end it's all personal choice.I think what matters most is what you do with your hair following your relaxer.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Hawaiian Silky 14 in 1 Miracle Worker bye bye S-curl?


I picked this up at the BSS up today. "HAWAIIAN SILKY 14 in 1 MIRACLE WORKER" I've never tried it before but, I needed a new moisturizer because S-curl wasn't cutting it anymore. I've been using S-Curl for a year now but now it's making my hair too soft and "mushy". That's a sign of "moisture" overload. I guess it's okay in small portions. Use of S-curl moisturizer eventually breaks down the protein in the hair strands. To fix this moisture overload issue I bought ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor .I hear it's great for natural and transitioning hair because it's also a detangler. I'll be sure to give a full review of this product when I finish.




Wednesday, January 25, 2012

ODORLESS garlic pills?

I have about 2 more days left of my Hairfinity vitamins so I'm trying to start using my odorless garlic pills. These are great to combat shedding. The pack says odorless however, when I unscrewed the cap it made me SICK. I wouldn't even say it's garlic that I smell, I just know it's very unpleasant! I'm going to have to get used to the smell before I can begin taking them. Hairfinity had a really STRONG odor (iron) when I first started taking them but now I don't even notice it. I'm hoping this too will happen with these.


Monday, January 23, 2012

Our hair in it's natural state

Kara-My hair is 4a with sprinkles of 3c
Misha- My hair is 4b with sprinkles of 4a

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